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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Major hint on islam makhachev s next fight as key contender lifts lid on ufc preference | History Defined

Kamaru Usman has expressed skepticism over a touted welterweight title fight with pound-for-pound king Islam Makhachev as he suggested that UFC matchmakers are looking another way.

Former champion Usman (21-4, 9 KOs) has been vying for a shot at Makhachev since the Dagestani dethroned Jack Della Maddalena to become a two-weight champion at UFC 322.

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